Jude Bellingham praised Arsenal midfielder Jorginho prior to England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy.
The Borussia Dortmund, speaking on Channel 4, the Gunners ace was part of a “quality” midfield three for the Azzurri.
Jorginho has been superb for club and country over the years.
The 31-year-old has been an inspired signing for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
He ensured that the Gunners didn’t miss Thomas Partey too much when he was injured weeks ago.
Jorginho could also potentially cover for Partey in midfield if the Ghana international covers at right-back.
And then you have all of the Arsenal ace’s heroics for former club Chelsea as well as the Italy national team.
Jorginho has seven trophies for club and country as well as two personal accolades (Transfermarkt).
The £90,000-a-week midfielder won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award and Euro 2024’s best midfielder award.
Italy, who missed out on the World Cup, will now hope to quality for the Euros and try to retain their title.
And Bellingham, speaking ahead of the match, spoke of the threat Jorginho and his teammates could pose.
“Every midfield battle helps to sway the tide of the game,” he said.
“So it’ll be important we get off on the front foot and we are aggressive.
“But of course they are a quality three and it’s important that we try and take control.”
England advantage
England did just enough to get over the line in Naples, running out 2-1 winners over the Azzurri.
Jorginho has certainly had more calm at club level recently than he has at international level.
Arsenal have been top of the table for much of the season.
Even when they slipped off some weeks ago, they quickly returned to the summit.
If the Gunners manage to go all the way, Jorginho will have played a big part in their triumph.
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